Student Prize & Teaching Awards

American Cultures Student Prize Since 2008, the American Cultures Student Prize has recognized and celebrated undergraduate achievements within American Cultures courses. The prize is awarded annually to undergraduates for projects they develop in an American Cultures course that promotes understanding of U.S. race, ethnicity, and culture and exemplifies a standard of excellence in scholarship. Prior award-winning submissions have included essays, poetry, films, reflection statements on live performances, among other work produced for American Cultures courses. Learn More at: https://americancultures.berkeley.edu/sp

American Cultures Excellence in Teaching Award Since 2009, the American Cultures (AC) Excellence Teaching Award has recognized individual faculty members ’ exemplary teaching in the American Cultures curriculum. Instructors are recognized for their inspiring and sustained commitment to creating a learning space able to hold the multiple challenges and opportunities that teaching AC content requires. Learn more at: https://americancultures.berkeley.edu/ata